Includes bibliographical references and index.

Military power in a multipolar world / Mike Smith and Matthew Uttley -- Dimensions of asymmetric warfare / Wyn Q. Bowen -- Limitations on joint warfare : the impact of the proliferation of conventional weapons technology / Paul Rogers -- Reconciling humanitarianism and reality : the analytical and moral challenges of urban operations / Alice Hills -- Western strategy in the new era : the apotheosis of air power? / Philip Sabin -- Britain and the revolution in military affairs / Lawrence Freedman -- Equipping Britain's armed forces : continuity and change in defence procurement and industrial policy / Matthew Uttley -- Defence management and the impact of 'jointery' / Martin Edmonds -- British defence policy in the post-Cold War era : history comes full circle? / Andrew Dorman -- Economics of joint forces / Keith Hartley.

This volume brings together scholars in the field of defence studies to assess the changing dynamics of military power. It focuses on the move towards joint service co-operation as a way of lowering costs and increasing efficiency.